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 Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has suspended CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, and all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state.  The governor also ban the local vigilante group in the state This suspension might not be unconnected with the killings of more than 16 Hausa hunters in Uromi, a village in the state.

  The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has strongly condemned the recent killings of northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. In a statement issued on March 29, 2025, NEF expressed deep shock and sadness over the brutal killings, emphasizing that the North has tolerated such acts in the past but will no longer condone them.  The hunters were reportedly on their way home to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the Eid Kabir festival when they were attacked. NEF, represented by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, demanded the immediate arrest and trial of those responsible for the killings and a public prosecution to ensure transparency and accountability.  The forum also called for compensation to the victims' families in line with their faiths and for an official apology from the authorities in Edo State, along with a commitment to prevent future violence.  NEF set a deadline of 14 days for the fulfillment of these demands, warning that failure to do so would compel the North to t...

  The Nigerian Senate has proposed an amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, suggesting that all elections—including presidential, gubernatorial, and state assembly elections—be held on the same day. The goal is to reduce the financial burden of elections, which has risen significantly from N1.5 billion in 1999 to N350 billion in 2023. Senator Saliu Mustapha, who introduced the bill, argued that a single election day would streamline the process, save costs, and boost voter participation while reducing political tension. However, there are concerns about the practical challenges. Senator Adams Oshiomhole pointed out that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must be adequately prepared for such an enormous task, and there could be voter confusion, especially among those with limited literacy, due to multiple ballots on the same day. Additionally, the bill proposes allowing elected officeholders to serve as ad hoc delegates at party congresses, addressing what Senator ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria's declaration of Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr will give citizens a chance to celebrate the end of Ramadan.  This marks an important time for reflection, charity, and family gatherings.

  4T Perovskite - CIGS tandem solar cells  A groundbreaking solar technology has been developed by Chinese scientists, revolutionizing the solar energy sector with the creation of 4T perovskite-CIGS tandem solar cells, achieving a record-breaking efficiency of 29.36%. Perovskite, once considered impractical due to its instability, has been refined to improve its durability and efficiency, making it a viable option for the future of clean energy. The new solar cells feature a semi-transparent perovskite top layer, which absorbs high-energy light, while the copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) bottom layer captures low-energy light. This tandem setup significantly boosts energy conversion. Researchers have also enhanced the perovskite layer’s structure, leading to higher efficiency and greater stability, positioning this technology to potentially replace traditional silicon solar panels in the future.